
Jess Grinter
Head of Brand
Did you know that jess means elegant in Mongolian? Not really. But it would be appropriate. Designer, artist and global traveller extraordinaire, Jess exudes creativity in whatever she turns her hand to.
For over 20 years, she’s used her design talents to bring strategic communications to life. With an innovative approach to problem solving, a love of typography and a matchlessly elegant aesthetic, Jess prides herself on delivering design that’s always fresh and considered. Outside BWD, her wanderlust demands that she keep exploring Australia and the rest of the world, uncovering hidden gems.
Jess’ own business – Whileaway Guides – was the only Australian business chosen from 25 million accounts to feature in Instagram’s promotional video.

Our team
Yin Duan ›
Graphic Designer
& Data Visualizer
& Data Visualizer
Daniel McKenna ›
Senior Strategy Associate
Gabriela McCrossan Ruiz de Somocurcio ›
Strategy Associate
Luke Heilbuth ›
CEO
Ben Ziser ›
Head of Strategy
Sue White ›
Finance Manager
Jessica Somers ›
Strategy Associate
Matt Van Someren ›
Senior Strategy Manager
Neha Nagpal ›
Senior Strategy Associate
Katrina Pitkin ›
Design Director
Sten White ›
Strategy & Operations Associate
Derryn Heilbuth ›
Executive Chairman
Samantha Pearce ›
Head of Account Services - Design
Amy Gordon ›
COO
Adam Alexander ›
Head of Technology
Romy Morssinkhof ›
Senior Strategy Associate
Brendan Halbish ›
Head of Design
Thomas Kelly ›
Junior Designer
Robert O’Farrell ›
Design Director
Laura Trueb ›
Strategy Associate
Dr. Alex Gold ›
Head of ESG
CEO of BWD North America
CEO of BWD North America
Chin Yee Lam ›
Head of Data Visualization
Heidi Romano ›
Design Director
Dr. Sam McGlennon ›
Climate and Modern Slavery